The North Carolina Eye Bank Inc

“The director of finance and administration and executive director of the organization review the form 990 then it is sent electronically to the board audit committee chair and finance committee for final review and approval”

“The board directs the organization's administrative office to compile any potential conflicts of interest through inquiry of applicable parties. The compiled reports, if any, are reviewed by the board chair at least annually.”

“The board reviews the compensation of the executive director. A third party review with comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation was performed and provided to the personnel committee of the board of directors in 2015 and 2018.”

“The executive director reviews and approves the compensation of all other key employees of the organization.”

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“618,139 quality systems & regulatory affairs - is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to donor screening, tissue recovery, tissue preservation and suitability of tissue for use. They oversee staff training and competency testing, compliance with industry medical standards and applicable state or federal regulations. --- 2,469,716 business development - pursues and maintains current knowledge regarding ophthalmological surgical trends and emerging techniques and cultivates and strengthens relationships with surgeons and other pertinent professionals by providing ongoing education, customized support, and timely communication. Promotes mis core and speciality services and works in conjunction with clinical services to optimize distribution outlets as identified in the mis strategic plan. --- 167,457 research and development - performs investigative activities to improve mis existing products, processes and services. Support the organization's growth by vetting and managing the development of new products and services used in the ophthalmologic industry. --- 1,164,491 professional development - provides professional and public information, education, and training including funding to other nonprofits to further promote and achieve these activities. This program works closely with hospitals, hospice, and funeral homes to ensure the donor and family wishes for donation are achieved. They participate in and support donate life north carolina, which is the public education group for the state. --- 2,295 triad cornea community - supports triad cornea community which links nonprofit, ebaa accredited members and fda registered eye banks with surgeons and patients to provide a mechanism for corneal tissue reimbursement; partnering with several insurance carriers who have created supplemental vision insurance plans. These plans include full coverage of the preparation and processing costs of the cornea, one additional post- operative exam and one additional post-operative lens benefit.”

“Recovery and processing 3,207,682 -3,421 0”